Dhoni Takes a Break After IPL Exit

After the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Mahendra Singh Dhoni seems to be taking some time off from cricket. The iconic cricketer was spotted on a flight from Bengaluru to Ranchi, suggesting he was heading home to unwind.

Warm Reception on Flight

Dhoni received a warm reception from fellow passengers on the flight. As he stowed his luggage and made his way to his seat, passengers cheered and captured the moment on their phones. A video of the event, shared on social media platform X, was captioned, “Recent Video Of Mahi While Travelling From Bengaluru to Ranchi.” Fans expressed their excitement and admiration, with comments highlighting their luck to see Dhoni in person and praising his simplicity.

A Disappointing End for CSK

CSK’s IPL 2024 season ended abruptly with a loss to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their final group match, which resulted in their elimination from the tournament. Following the defeat, Dhoni was seen heading quickly to the locker room, reportedly frustrated by RCB’s extended celebration which delayed the customary post-match handshake.

Michael Vaughan’s Criticism

England cricket legend Michael Vaughan criticized RCB players for their behavior. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Vaughan stated, “If that was MS Dhoni’s last game and those players run around the ground doing handstands when all they needed to do was wait and meet the legend. We have to just go and shake his hand and then we can do a few cartwheels and handstands.” He emphasized that RCB players might regret their actions if Dhoni announces his retirement, noting that it was a matter of showing respect to the cricket icon.

RCB’s Campaign Ends in Eliminator

While RCB managed to end CSK’s title defense, their own IPL campaign concluded shortly thereafter. They were defeated by the Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator, suffering a four-wicket loss and ending their season without progressing further in the tournament.(Dubai7 realmoneygame)